Senior Electrical Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to produce high-quality electrical designs that meet stringent standards. This permanent role offers a competitive salary along with a car allowance and a bonus. You will collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while mentoring others. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this position allows for blended working after a probation period, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension Contributions

Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Programs

Season Ticket Loan

Tax-efficient Benefits

Occupational Health Support

Reservist Leave

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in power system and protection design at various voltages.
• Knowledge of design standards and operational aspects.

Responsibilities

• Create compliant electrical designs and review others’ designs.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulations.
• Mentor team members to enhance skills.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power System Design

Protection Design

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Safety Culture

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Chartered Engineer or working towards it

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Crawley

Client: UK Power Networks

Location: Crawley, UK

Job Category: Engineering

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d7cfbb69ed95

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

80809 - Senior Electrical Design Engineer

This role reports to the Design Lead within Engineering Design - Capital Programme, based in Maidstone or Crawley. It is a permanent position with a salary of £80,574, plus car allowance and a 3% bonus. After a 6-month probation, blended working (3 days in-office, 2 remote) is available.

Additional benefits include reservist leave, pension contributions, tenancy loan scheme, season ticket loan, tax-efficient benefits, occupational health support, discounts, gym membership, and employee assistance programs.

Job Purpose:

Produce and assure high-quality electrical designs within scope, meeting UK Power Networks standards, for both contestable and non-contestable works. Collaborate within diverse teams to deliver technical excellence.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Create compliant electrical designs and review others’ designs.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulations.
• Contribute to procurement documents.
• Ensure legal and procedural compliance.
• Follow design assurance and audit processes.
• Develop concepts and detailed designs within deadlines.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Work collaboratively within diverse teams.
• Coordinate with operational teams from enquiry to energisation.
• Comply with CDM regulations and eliminate hazards.
• Mentor team members to enhance skills.

Qualifications:

• Electrical engineering background with experience in power system and protection design at various voltages.
• Knowledge of design standards, processes, and operational aspects.
• Experience working with external organizations and clients.
• Ability to approve designs in specific areas.
• Strong safety culture and understanding of CDM regulations.
• Ability to work independently, set targets, and identify cost savings.
• Good team skills and awareness of business and regulatory context.
• Project management proficiency.
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Knowledge of distribution plant, cables, overhead lines, and current technological developments.
• Degree in engineering or science; Chartered Engineer or working towards it.

Dimensions:

Site visits to operational substations, with compliance to safety protocols.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

Managers and employees share responsibilities for safety and environmental protection, ensuring understanding, competence, and application of safety controls.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status, and are proud to be an inclusive workplace.